Public Benefits Program Analyst I

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi's Department of Human Services invites applications for Benefit Program Specialist I (4165) in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS. This full-time, time-limited position offers an annual salary of $31,396.00 and is posted under the DHS-ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE/TANF classification.

The successful candidate will evaluate public assistance programs, perform case management activities as needed, and support all steps of eligibility and benefit auditing.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 0-2 years of experience.
• An associate degree with 2-3 years of experience is acceptable.
• Data entry skills and excellent organizational/communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the effectiveness of benefit and eligibility programs by auditing processes.
• Oversee high value claims, benefits, and/or eligibility in some cases.
• Advocate in an appeals process and support case management activities.

Skills

Dependable

Team player

Data entry

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate Degree

Job description

State of Mississippi's Department of Human Services invites applications for Benefit Program Specialist I (4165) in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS. This full-time, time-limited position offers an annual salary of $31,396.00 and is posted under the DHS-ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE/TANF classification.

The successful candidate will evaluate public assistance programs, perform case management activities as needed, and support all steps of eligibility and benefit auditing.